My lgs has a 4 1/2 blued python for 1700 $ ........ is it worth that much????

Sniper03

06-11-2013 03:23 PM

rurak,

You might want to check out Gunbroker. A lot of them are bringing ridiculous prices even on there far exceeding the $1700 you mentioned. But there are some nice Pythons listed there for around $1300. For me the $1700 is a little much for a Python. They are fine guns and of high quality and are not made anymore. But other than that as far as feel and accuracy there are other pistols like the older S&Ws that to me feel better and shoot just as well for less money. I have a S&W Model 27 5" 357 Mag. N Frame that is pretty rare and I gave $1100 for it in pristine condition and in the presentation box. But it all boils down to what the Python is worth to you and your fondness of that particular weapon. They are fine pistols I use to own two of them. But back to the point, you can probably get a real nice one for around $1300 or less if you shop around.
Good Luck!
03

rurak

06-11-2013 03:25 PM

Thanks for the quick answer but I should re-word my statement .... is a python worth a divorce?! Hahaha

towboater

06-11-2013 03:29 PM

In my opinion the aint worth near that much. Once the collectors started collecting them the prices went up. I'd just as soon have a good Ruger.

eatmydust

06-11-2013 03:40 PM

Short answer . . NO!

However, if you're already headed down that road, then . . YES!

Overkill0084

06-11-2013 03:46 PM

Condition? Condition is everything. If it is a stunning example of the species, maybe. Blued 4" Pythons in decent condition are fairly common. Blued 4" Pythons in "Like New In Box" condition are less so.
What year? Certain periods can less/or more desirable.
Original grips? Correct Python grips are no longer cheap if one is lacking them.
Original box and papers? Preferred and it helps value.
And so forth.
In direct answer to your question: Probably not.

rurak

06-11-2013 03:51 PM

I'm not headed down that road ...... have been before but turned around because of fear ... and money. I can't swing 1700 $

beaglesam

06-11-2013 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rurak
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My lgs has a 4 1/2 blued python for 1700 $ ........ is it worth that much????

I saw the same gun at Bill Goodmans Gun Show over the weekend. New in the box, wanted $2500. I kinda giggled and moved on.

rurak

06-12-2013 10:28 AM

Haha now there's a 2.5 inch in royal blue for 2700 .... description says like new with original wood grips

Olympus

06-12-2013 01:46 PM

I would say certainly not. I've bought several 4" blued Pythons and never paid more than $1500 for one. If the gun has the original box then that's another story.